I Didn't Know We Could Bring Cameras

 

I made lots of progress on my current knitting project, a scarf, while Vann had his first chemotherapy treatment yesterday. It was long, and I wasn't allowed to stay in the room with him because there were too many patients having treatments. I didn't know I would have been allowed to take my camera, but I could have. One perky young woman, dressed in a pink doo rag and pink baseball cap was there for her breast cancer treatment. She had one of the nurses take her picture with her camera for her journal.

So I didn't get a photo of Vann this time, but trust me--he was very cute lying back in a big pink leather recliner, eating peanut butter crackers and drinking a Sprite. Then I had to leave and go to the waiting room and tend to my knitting.

Dr. L. is sending us back to the surgeon, Dr. W., to have a port inserted so that they won't have to put a needle in Vann's vein for each treatment. His next chemo is scheduled for Dec. 22 and 23, after he gets the port.

Meanwhile the cards, letters, prayers, gifts, phone calls, additions to the Prayer Quilt, and notes slipped under the doormat keep pouring in.

 

Thank you all so very much for your caring and concern--and most especially your prayers. And look what I received this morning from my dear, dear friend Kai. On the back are the words, "The caterpillar thought the world was over, and then she became a butterfly." I love you, Kai.

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.

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On 12/11/2008, Kai said ...

I love you,too! And Vann is going to do SO GREAT! I FEEL it, Susan! How can such a sweetie-pie as he is (and I know you ARE a sweetheart, Vann Cleveland!) NOT do great? Glad they are putting in a port. Much less taxing on the body! Your knitted piece is looking beautiful! What yarn is that? I'm assuming the colors are already worked into the skein, right? It's so PRETTY! I was hoping the butterfly would give you a lil' boost. The minute I saw it, I had to get it for you! It's not 'fine jewelry' but if love were gems, that small thing would be worth a lot! HUGS TO YOU & VANN today!

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On 12/11/2008, Beverly said ...

I'm so proud of both of you. I know this isn't easy, but you are a perfect team. My prayers are going strong.

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On 12/12/2008, sharon said ...

I wish Vann nothing but the best Susan. and the smae for you. That necklace from your friends is so pretty. And look at all the love you've received in your mailbox. Friends are the best aren't they? And DO bring that camera. We wanna see him in that pink chair.

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On 12/13/2008, Andrea said ...

When my father was undergoing chemo my sister Nicki and I would bring in a picnic lunch and keep him company. It was an all day affair so we would drop him off in the morning and then on our lunch break would meet up with him (well, it's not like he was going anywhere!) and visit for an hour or so.

The chemo nurses were always so nice and accomodating. I'm sure if we wanted to commence with square dancing they would have cheerfully allowed it.

My very best to Vann and you hang in there too.
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